Electronic Systems Technician

• Perform field and office work to support the Hydrological Data Retrieval & Alarming (HYDRA) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA system created to collect, monitor, report, and manage data from ~200 remote monitoring locations that measure rainfall, sewer level & flow, and pump station operations & alarms.
• Design, implement, maintain, configure, operate, and troubleshoot data collection, instrumentation, and communication systems.
• Perform technical duties requiring knowledge of instruments, electronics, wiring and an understanding of SCADA systems, communications, network security for SCADA systems, and SQL database/historian software.

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

1. Ability to participate in all fieldwork related to data collection, instrumentation, and communication systems in municipal wastewater and stormwater collection and pumping systems.
2. Ability to perform data evaluation and quality assurance/quality control review (QA/QC) using effective troubleshooting skills and judgment.
3. Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
4. Knowledge of standard practices, National Electric Code, and procedures to install, configure, maintain, calibrate, operate, and apply network security to network-enabled SCADA and communication equipment.
5. Ability to work in and around confined spaces for evaluation, inspection, repair, maintenance, and installation of instrumentation, and at remote monitoring locations including underground pump stations, sewer monitors, and rain gauges.
6. Knowledge of circuitry, series/parallel circuits, batteries, and power supplies, simple circuit and wiring analysis, materials sourcing and purchasing, and understanding of specification sheets.

• A valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record by date of hire.
• Limited Energy Class A or B (LEA or LEB) Technician license or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• Confined Space Entry certification required post-hire.
• In-person lift certification required post-hire.

• Experience with panel and cabling assembly.
• Associate's degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent education, knowledge and skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

STEP 1: Apply online between September 30, 2024- October 14, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 14, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.

STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: week of October 21, 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

STEP 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

STEP 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

STEP 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

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  • City of Portland Core Values
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  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Veteran Preference
  • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

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